By Marla Jones, Managing Editor (Photo by Ann Nelson) BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Junior and Senior Beta teams from across DeKalb County competed over the last two weeks at the Sheraton Hotel…
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Jenna Sue honored as best in State
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — On Saturday night, Jenna Sue Payne was awarded her 6th ABBY Award. The ceremony was held at The Club in…
LATE TO THE MOVIES: Us
By Zach Hester, Art Director • zach@southerntorch.com It’s pretty difficult to strike gold with your very first film as a director. Jordan Peele, one half of the team behind the sketch…
FP Reports Front Porch Theft
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to Fort Payne Police Chief Randy Bynum: On March 11, a Sanders Ave. resident reported a theft of property. The resident stated that…
The Follies are Back!
Contributed by The Fort Payne Chamber of Commerce FORT PAYNE, Ala. — This Friday night, March 22nd will kick off the comeback of the Fort Payne Chamber of Commerce Krazy Kudzu…
Doing Their Part to Make Things Better
Story and Photo contributed by Donna Mayes FYFFE, Ala. — A group of fourth grade students at Fyffe Elementary School saw a need on their school’s playground and took action. The…
Crossville Added to College Readiness/AP Program
By Staff Reports CROSSVILLE, Ala. – Beginning next fall, Crossville High School will join 178 other Alabama high schools in offering Advanced Placement (AP) courses and other resources to help students…
Jim Connor to Play in Mentone
Contributed by Sandra Padgett MENTONE, Ala. — Jim Connor, a Bluegrass Hall of Fame banjo player and songwriter, who is best known for his tune “Grandma’s Feather Bed” made popular by John…